Merrang! reimagines the classic Berliner Weisse as a bright, pastry-inspired sour ale. Highlighting the citrusy zing of lemons, this vibrant pour evokes lemon meringue pie through the creamy addition of milk sugar and a lush layer of vanilla. A subtle warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg weaves through the profile, suggesting a delicate, golden-brown pie crust. While the core remains a refreshing German wheat beer, the lactic acidity is beautifully balanced by a soft, rounded sweetness. The result is a dessert-like experience that remains effervescent and crisp, finishing with a playful, aromatic interplay of spice and bright citrus.
Appearance.Pale straw to light gold (2-4 SRM). Features a dense white head with poor retention, typical of the style. Clarity is hazy to opaque due to the addition of milk sugar and wheat.
Aroma.High intensity with a dominant sharp, lactic sourness and bright lemon citrus. Prominent notes of sweet vanilla and subtle baking spices, including cinnamon and nutmeg, overlay a base of raw bread dough and grainy wheat.
Taste.Initial impression is a sharp, clean lactic acidity immediately softened by creamy milk sugar. Flavors of tangy lemon curd and smooth vanilla dominate, supported by a bready, doughy wheat character reminiscent of pie crust. Hop bitterness is undetectable. The finish is refreshing and crisp, with a lingering balance of tart citrus and aromatic spices.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with an enhanced silkiness from the milk sugar. High carbonation provides a prickly, effervescent sensation. Alcohol warmth is negligible, and there is no astringency.
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Merrang! is a pastry Berliner inspired by lemon meringue pie, with lemons, Mexican vanilla, milk sug ...ar, and graham crackers. Take a sip and feel like there's pie in your mouth!
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Merrang! is a pastry Berliner inspired by lemon meringue pie, with lemons, Mexican vanilla, milk sugar, and graham crackers. Take a sip and feel like there's pie in your mouth!